Lindsay Independent School District
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Lindsay Independent School District is a public school district
based in Lindsay
, Texas
(USA
).
Lindsay ISD has a strong record of academic success as evidenced by the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
. Since the system was implemented during the 1993-1994 school year, Lindsay ISD has never been rated lower than Recognized (one of a handful of schools with such a distinction), having earned the Exemplary rating in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2009 and the Recognized rating in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. Further, Lindsay High School is a four-time Class A Lone Star Cup
champion and 14-time UIL Academic Meet overall champion (twice in Class AA and 12 times in Class A), and the defending Class A champion in the UIL Academic Meet.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
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based in Lindsay
Lindsay, Texas
Lindsay, Texas may refer to:*Lindsay, Cooke County, Texas*Lindsay, Reeves County, Texas...
, Texas
Texas
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(USA
United States
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).
Lindsay ISD has a strong record of academic success as evidenced by the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
. Since the system was implemented during the 1993-1994 school year, Lindsay ISD has never been rated lower than Recognized (one of a handful of schools with such a distinction), having earned the Exemplary rating in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2009 and the Recognized rating in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. Further, Lindsay High School is a four-time Class A Lone Star Cup
Lone Star Cup
The Texas Lone Star Cup is given by the University Interscholastic League and is based on a school district’s combined academic and athletic achievements. All UIL member high schools in good academic and athletic eligibility standing will be included for contention...
champion and 14-time UIL Academic Meet overall champion (twice in Class AA and 12 times in Class A), and the defending Class A champion in the UIL Academic Meet.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.